CVE-2021-20651 Path traversal in ELECOM File Manager
Remote attackers can create or overwrite arbitrary files via directory traversal in ELECOM File Manager, potentially compromising data integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-20651?
CVE-2021-20651 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in ELECOM File Manager, published on 12 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in ELECOM File Manager all versions allows remote attackers to create an arbitrary file or overwrite an existing file in a directory which can be accessed with the application privileges via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-20651?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elecom File Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20651?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-20651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2021-20651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-20651 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85c9-6xqv-2xcj.